Modern Ceramics
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
WIT Mug / Kobalt by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
The WIT cup is a multifunctional vessel with a playful stem. It can become your favorite coffee cup, a dessert bowl, a container for pens, or other favorite accessories. WIT chalices...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay
UCHO Mug / Kobalt by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
Funny, capacious, and handy – that's what UCHO is all about, the first mug in the OKO Family that begins a new chapter in the brand's history. The mug has a sturdy handle shaped like...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Stoneware Clay Plate in Stone Colour Hand Cast in UK
By Custhom
Located in London, GB
The pieces are slip cast in London, made from stoneware in small batches. The hand painted details around the rim of each item in the collection is created by glaze in a complimentar...
Category
2010s English Modern Ceramics
Materials
Cast Stone
Stoneware Clay Milk Jug in Stone Colour Hand Cast in UK
By Custhom
Located in London, GB
The pieces are slip cast in London, made from stoneware in small batches. The hand painted details around the rim of each item in the collection is created by glaze in a complimentary colour to the body of each piece.
CUSTHOM studio has developed the forms over several years, resulting in a 5 piece breakfast set , paying attention to the small details, exploring the form and investing time in the materials they choose to make with.
Jemma Ooi, co-founder at CUSTHOM, comments: “We want these pieces to be enjoyed, shared, loved, gifted and cherished. To hold your favourite flavours, to encourage traditions, or to be the starting point to newly formed rituals and simple pleasures.”
The range includes a milk jug, large jug, cup, plate and bowl which can be purchased alone or in sets. COUNTER is a continuation of the tableware ranges that CUSTHOM have been designing over the past few years which make the most of bold graphic lines in a way that is a statement on your table yet subtle enough to compliment each piece and their edible contents.
Additional Info
Size – 5cmW x 5cmD x 7cmH
Composition – Handpainted rim onto stoneware clay body. Made in small batches in London, England
Product Care
• Stoneware should only be hand washed.
• When storing do not stack. With plates, try not to slide them over one another as this may cause tiny scratches in the glaze. We recommend a paper napkin...
Category
2010s English Modern Ceramics
Materials
Cast Stone
Stoneware Clay Carafe in stone colour hand cast in UK
By Custhom
Located in London, GB
The pieces are slip cast in London, made from stoneware in small batches. The hand painted details around the rim of each item in the collection is created by glaze in a complimentar...
Category
2010s English Modern Ceramics
Materials
Cast Stone
Tab V, Handmade and Food Safe, by Artist Stef Duffy
By Stef Duffy
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The Tab V, shown here in diffused China Red / Raven and broken silver, the food safe vessel for your favorite beverage of choice, entertaining, or as a decor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Porcelain
Tab Orbital, Handmade and Food Safe, by Artist Stef Duffy
By Stef Duffy
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The Tab Orbital, shown here in Diffused China Red/Raven and Broken Silver, the food safe vessel for your favorite beverage of choice, entertaining, or as a d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Porcelain
BIB Orbital, Handmade and Food Safe, by Artist Stef Duffy
By Stef Duffy
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The BIB Orbital, shown here in epsilon and broken silver, the food safe vessel for your favorite beverage of choice, entertaining, or as a decorative object or objet d'art. Versatile, sustainable and one of kind, made of recycled stoneware and 100% lead free glaze. The perfect gift for the Holidays, housewarming or special occasion, each BIB Orbital is hand painted and constructed, none two identical.
Made to order and available in galaxy, marilyn red, epsilon, diffused china red/raven, moss, and frosted azure.
"a little piece of sculpture in your hand that has utility, sustainability, and is one of a kind"
Designed by artist Stef Duffy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Porcelain
Double Barrel, Handmade and Food Safe, by Artist Stef Duffy
By Stef Duffy
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The Double Barrel, shown here in marilyn red and broken silver, the food safe vessel for your favorite beverage of choice, entertaining, or as a decorati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Porcelain
BBBib Orbital, Handmade and Food Safe, by Artist Stef Duffy
By Stef Duffy
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The BBBib Orbital, shown here in epsilon and broken silver, the food safe vessel for your favorite beverage of choice, entertaining, or as a decorative objec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Porcelain
Knuckler Three Finger Tumbler, Handmade and Food Safe, by Ceramicist Stef Duffy
By Stef Duffy
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The Knuckler three finger tumbler, shown here in Diffused China red and broken silver, the food safe vessel for your favorite beverage of choice, entertaining, or as a decorative obj...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Pottery, Stoneware
La Lava V, Handmade and Food Safe, by Artist Stef Duffy
By Stef Duffy
Located in Jersey City, NJ
La Lava V, shown here in Diffused China Red/Raven and Broken Silver, the food safe vessel for your favorite beverage of choice, entertaining, or as a decorative object or object d'ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Porcelain
Rikow, in Galaxy and Broken Silver, by artist Stef Duffy
By Stef Duffy
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The Rikow, shown here in Galaxy and Broken Silver, the food safe vessel for your favorite beverage of choice, entertaining, or as a decorative object or object d'art. Versatile, sustainable and one of kind, made of recycled stoneware and 100% lead free glaze. The perfect gift for the Holidays, housewarming or special occasion, each Rikow is hand painted and constructed, none two identical.
Made to order and available in Galaxy, Marilyn Red, Epsilon, Diffused China Red/Raven, Moss and Speckled Porcelain.
"a little piece of sculpture in your hand that has utility, sustainability, and is one of a kind"
Designed by artist Stef Duffy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Porcelain
D:Ring, Handmade and Food Safe, by Ceramicist Stef Duffy
By Stef Duffy
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The D:Ring, shown here in Epsilon and Broken Silver, the food safe vessel for your favorite beverage of choice, entertaining, or as a decorative object or ob...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Porcelain, Clay
"Crateri", wheeled open mouth bowl, reflex and matte black, Gatti 1928 Faenza
Located in Faenza, IT
Ciotola centrotavola molto elegante e leggera in ceramica, ha una forma con bocca aperta interno a riflesso esterno colore indigo opaco.
I Crateri compongono la collezione di ceram...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Pistacchio Candlestick by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
Made in Italy candlestick, in pistachio palegoldenrod matt color, this pottery peace was designed by Andrea Anastasio at the historical Bottega Cercamica Gatti 1928 in Faenza, Italy, specialized on creating ceramic art, that goes perfect for people passionate on home decor. Year of production: 2020.
Made in cast with liquid clay and airbrush, painted with engobes.
From Bottega Gatti's portfolio it has being selected a collection of vases, bowls and candlesticks from early '50, specially interesting for their soft shapes and their matt enamels that evokes the "Nature Morte" of Morandi. These pieces can make any room pop in color and design, such as for a lovely dining table decor or to be exhibited in any other room.
This product can also be selected in different colors: Burgundy matt, baltic blue matt, white matt, snow pink matt, brown matt, light grey matt, yellow pastel corn silk matt...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Blue Matt Hammered Bowl by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
Made in Italy low hammered bowl, in sky blue matt color, this pottery peace was designed by Andrea Anastasio at the historical Bottega Cercamica Gatti 1928 in Faenza, Italy, speciali...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
A Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg in hues of pale blues and greys
Located in San Francisco, CA
This wheel-thrown stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg features a stout, thin neck and a smooth glaze in hues of pale blues and greys. It exemplifies Friberg’s refined craftsmanship and ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Chouette (A.R.543), Picasso Madoura Ceramic Clay Vase
Located in New York, US
Pablo Picasso’s Chouette (AR 543), created in 1953, is one of the most iconic pieces from his prolific ceramic oeuvre. This charming owl-shaped vase captures Picasso's playful creati...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Tete de Femme Couronnee de Fleurs (A.R. 237) Picasso Madoura Ceramic Pitcher
Located in New York, US
Pablo Picasso’s Tête de Femme Couronnée de Fleurs (R. 237), created in 1954, epitomizes his mastery of ceramics as a medium for both narrative and abstraction. This hand-painted work...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Visage aux Points (A.R. 610) Picasso Madoura Ceramic Pitcher
Located in New York, US
Pablo Picasso’s Visage aux Points (AR 610), created in 1956, is a testament to the artist’s innovative approach to ceramics, blending his iconic Cubist sensibilities with a playful e...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Visage (A.R.448) - Picasso Madoura Ceramic Face Plate
Located in New York, US
Picasso's Visage Ramie 448 (1957) is a remarkable ceramic that showcases his innovative fusion of painting and sculpture. This piece, created during his collaboration with the Madour...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Tresor II, FR
By Alice Riehl
Located in New York, NY
By combining French decorative arts motifs, organic imagery, and contemporary motivations into visual poetry, French artist Alice Riehl’s porcelain wall murals exist in a liminal spa...
Category
2010s French Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Tresor I, FR
By Alice Riehl
Located in New York, NY
By combining French decorative arts motifs, organic imagery, and contemporary motivations into visual poetry, French artist Alice Riehl’s porcelain wall murals exist in a liminal spa...
Category
2010s French Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Lianes, FR
By Alice Riehl
Located in New York, NY
By combining French decorative arts motifs, organic imagery, and contemporary motivations into visual poetry, French artist Alice Riehl’s porcelain wall murals exist in a liminal spa...
Category
2010s French Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Modern ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern ceramics for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage ceramics created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, stoneware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern ceramics made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original ceramics, popular names associated with this style include Monika Patuszynska, Mosche Bianche, Richard A. Hirsch, and LAAB Milano. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for ceramics differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $20 and tops out at $50,348 while the average work can sell for $614.